The investigation outcome is relevant to the court’s directions

The investigating officer completed the investigation. A final report stated that the allegations were not substantiated. The report was submitted in the concerned court. The Supreme Court noted this development in the pending challenge. The status of investigation informed the directions made. The Court did not ignore the procedural stage reached by the case. It directed the petitioners to appear before the trial court. The matter was disposed of with conditions for further proceedings. Smt. Shalini Bhateja & Anr. v. The State of U.P. & Ors. | 2026 INSC 28